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Who owns Philips?

Philips is owned by Koninklijke Philips N.V. (the Netherlands, AEX: PHIA).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Koninklijke Philips N.V. verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
Origin
🇳🇱 Netherlands, Eindhoven
Founded
1891
Category
Personal care & beautyDeodorants, shaving & groomingShaving & razors
Parent ticker
AEX: PHIA NYSE: PHG
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Philips

Philips is the name of the Dutch company that began as Philips & Co in Eindhoven in 1891, and on consumer shelves it now appears mainly on the shavers, groomers, trimmers and hair clippers of its Personal Care business, which made 55 per cent of Personal Health sales in 2025. Its i9000 Prestige Ultra shaver was named a Time Best Invention of 2025, and Philips ranked first in male grooming on JD.com during China's 618 festival.

Ownership timeline of Philips

Owners of Philips over 1891 to 2026 Philips start not recorded–present Philips (start not recorded) 1900192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Philips [1] verified

Where Philips sits in Philips

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Philips?

The parent company of Philips is Koninklijke Philips N.V., a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Philips Dutch?

Yes. Philips originated in the Netherlands in 1891 and its owner, Koninklijke Philips N.V., is also headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Philips still owned by Koninklijke Philips N.V.?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Philips is still owned by Koninklijke Philips N.V. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Koninklijke Philips N.V. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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